Bioethics Education International (BEI) advances policy and intercultural bioethics debates from the beginning to the end of life.
Who We Are
BEI is a 501c3 tax exempt not-for-profit international organization incorporated in the State of New York, located in Manhattan.
Who will benefit from BEI’s programs and activities?
The organization benefits students, professionals and policy makers from various fields, such as healthcare, the humanities, and the law, as well as policy makers and the public at large. It aims to provide stakeholders with resources to understand and find solutions to issues in global health, health care, new medical technologies, and the life sciences.
How will BEI achieve its educational and outreach purposes?
Through an online bioethics hub, BEI is offering engaging and interactive e-learning courses, webinars, and training sessions. The hub will offer timely topics in bioethics in creative ways, incorporating an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach to confronting ethical issues in medicine, bioscience, medical technology, life sciences, and the environment. BEI provides public access to international bioethics education, facilitates collaborative learning, networking and community debates across the life course around the globe.
News and Articles
AI, Intimacy, and the Future of Companionship
With Valentine’s Day just behind us, public attention often turns to love, partnership, and connection. A recent WIRED article, “Inside the New York City Date Night for AI Lovers,” examines a pop-up event in New [...]
When AI Becomes a Source of Medical Advice
An investigation published by The Guardian highlights concerns about how Google’s AI Overviews present medical information to users, especially the placement and visibility of disclaimers. AI-generated summaries now appear at the top of many health-related [...]
Killing vs. Letting Die: Why the Distinction Matters in Bioethics
A recent article in Christianity Today explores one of the most enduring debates in bioethics: Is there a morally significant difference between allowing death and causing death? The author suggests that withdrawing life-sustaining treatment permits [...]
New IVF Technology and the Ethics of Innovation
A new device in fertility medicine is designed to identify and retrieve eggs that are often undetected during standard IVF cycles. On the surface, this sounds like progress, potentially improving success rates and offering new [...]